Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-05
MANcmEsrER Naws.
Democratic Meeting Last Might
Speeches from Messrs. .Astkisseu.
Conner, Page, and Others.

Conner, Page, and OeoePs.
Tho second Democratic rally and
mass meeting held in Manchester during
this campaign was the one last night in
the First Ward. A neat and comforta-
Bile stand, from which the speeches were
delivered, had been erected in Crump's
coal yard, on Hull street between Second
and Third, where the meeting was held.
On this were City.Superintendent II.
A. Maurice, who presided mcm-
bers Of the City Democrats Com
mittee, the speakers, several other
gentlemen, and Mr.. b. M. Robertson,
the next member Of the House from
Manchester. The attendance was large
particularly so considering that the
meeting--an open. air one was hurriedIy
gotten up. and not as generally advor-
tised as might have been desired.
Mr.. MACON SPEAKS.
Promptly at 8 o'clock Chairman
Maurice called the meeting 10 order,
and introduced as the first speaker Mr..
George X. Macon. This gentleman
entertained the audience for about
O half hour with q sensible argu-
ment plainly and effectively pre-
sented. He dwelt most largely upon
national politics, the questions at issue,
and shovel the decided advantage to
be gained by the workingman by al.
herring to the honest principles OF De
mocracy. He was very severe in his
criticism of Malone and his methods
both in Congress and before he went
there. His action ia various railroad
matters was thoroughly exposed. The
speaker urged work and harmony in
Democratic ranks aud appealed to all
who had ever affiliated with the Demo-
Gratis to stick to their colors,
and "if we are beaten let il be
by Republicans, and not disaiiectionists
OF our own party. II q Republican sees
fit to vote for the nominees Of lis party,
for him / have no word OF censure but
do beseech all Democrats to do their
duty and do it nobly."
MIR. A. c. ATrKIssoS.
Mr. A. C. Attkisson was next present
ed, and he was received with quite an
ovation. He said this was his first effort
to make political speech in ten years.
He had but recently been called upon,
and had been so engaged in other work
of the party that lie had given but little
time to preparation. He greatly prefer
red speaking individually to the men
present, but could not, SO would sub
NIT few suggestions to them IN
body. The gentleman preceding him
had discussed national issues, SO be
would come down to home affairs aud
discuss the district canvass, which he
proceeded to do in an able end exhaus-
tive manner.
OTHER SPEAKERS.
Mr.. John II. Conner, q member OF
the Richmond Council, having Just ar
rived, WAS introduced, and made rat
tling speech" dealing very interestingly
with the Richmond situation.
Before closing he assured his bearers
that he knew whereof he spoke, and that
the Reform Republicans could not sue
ceed in capturing Richmond, the citadel
OF Democracy.
Mr.. Charles l.. Page was called for
and spoke a few words Of cheer.
Mr.. G. T.. Robertson, the candidate
for the Senate, was in the city yesterday,
but his engagements were such that he
could not stay to the meeting last night.
A grand mass meeting will be held in
front of the market-house Monday night,
closing the campaign, and on tuesday
/ the Democrats of this district will elect
thcir ticket by handsome majority.